Chapter 1.2: how globalisation was made possible

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• Leerjaar 2

Chapter 1.2

Content:
-Describe what is meant by the term 'shrinking world'

-Explain the difference between absolute distance and relative distance

-Explain which three main developments made globalisation possible

What are positive effects of globalisation?

What are negative effects of globalisation?

absolute and relative distance

Time-space convergence

1. Transportation technology

2 Information and communication technology

3. Free trade